Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL (OFAC)

Course Description: 
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements deals with every account relationship and transaction that the bank offers to its customers.  This course centers on the OFAC regulations designed to impose economic sanctions against certain designated countries, what transactions are involved, and how to handle suspicious transactions.  OFAC terminology is also included.

Audience:  Bank personnel who have deposit or lending responsibilities.

Learning Objectives:  After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose of OFAC

  • Describe the purpose and use of the Specialty Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List

  • Explain what to do when there is a match name

  • Identify the reports that must be made

Credit:  ICB:  1.25

Delivery Methods

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